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From Your Board Of Directors |
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Hi everyone,
What a busy April we had! It was a whirlwind! And now the start of our Northwest show season is here starting with the Key Classic! At least we are having occasional sunshine, and all the trees have finally bloomed. And the horses are starting to slick out.
We had a successful and informative Spring Clinic. Thank you Patricia Carlson & Tammy Boyer for putting together a great event. And thank you to our hosts, Eduardo Savala Sanchez and the Blacklaw family as well as all our members who attended. Our Stallion Service Auction did well and is behind us now, See more about that below. And Erin Silver set up a wonderful booth including another new banner at the Oregon AgFest this year. This is a great place to promote the Morgan horse. Thank you to all involved. See more on that below as well.
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Don't forget to get your nominations in for the Humanitarian Award, and your applications in for the Alex Mooney Memorial Scholarship. Both are due by May 15th. Recipients are to be announced at OMC.
Speaking of OMC, plans are proceeding nicely! We are so excited to see it coming together. Karen will be reaching out for sponsorships and volunteers.. All shows need both. If you know any businesses that might like to support us as sponsors and get advertising in return, please let me know. And I am actively seeking vendors and advertisers for the Futurity Booklet. This year we will kick off the new outline for our Futurity halter classes and Sweepstakes. Lots going on! Let the fun begin! We hope to see you there!
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Gay Adams, MHAO President
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MHAO Board Meeting Minutes |
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Click here to download a draft of the minutes from our April General Membership meeting.
Next Board meeting May 17, 2023 via conference call. Anyone can attend. Call Gay for time & access information.
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2023 MHAO Stallion Service Auction |
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The auction closed April 22, 2023 at 3pm PDT
Nominations are now open for the 2024 auction.
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Here are the results of our auction: |
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Our thanks to all donors and bidders in our 2023 Stallion Service Auction.
The auction was very successful. Funds from the auction support the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity. The auction program itself along with our futurity are designed to support the breeders of the Morgan horse. They are the keepers of our breed and very important to its future.
This program is gaining recognition across the country. A big part of that recognition is the ease of using our auction system, the information we include on the stallion's webpage, and the quality of the Breeders' Cup
Futurity booklet that we publish & distribute each year at multiple shows including Nationals. For us it is not just about the auction. It is also about supporting our stallion owners and breeders in any way we can.
Credit for the booklet concept goes to Doana Anderson who designed the first one, to Leslie Arnould who lent us her considerable talents and vision for 5 years, and to Debby Phaneuf and Grace Martin who continued that tradition. Much credit also goes to Nancy Eidam, Cindy Duckworth, Margaret Korver, and our new committee members, Patricia Carlson, Erin Shields, & Diane Pixlee. It takes a team. All have contributed to both programs.
For more information, contact Committee Chair, Gay Adams
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MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity |
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Nominate Your Foal Today! |
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Our futurity was created in recognition of the importance of stallion owners, breeders and trainers to the preservation and continuation of the Morgan breed in our area. The mission of the futurity program is to aid in the promotion and development of horses owned by MHAO members. It is designed as a 5-year plan that follows a new born foal through its 4-year-old show season. Futurity classes are held at the Oregon Morgan Classic horse show in Eugene OR. More information can be found on the Auction/Futurity website or by reviewing the Futurity rules via the links below:
Click here to access the latest version of the MHAO Futurity Rules
Here is a link to the auction & futurity website:
Recent change:
We have expanded the Futurity halter classes into two equal Divisions. One is traditional, just like the halter classes we have always offered. The other is for Sport/Western horses. Both divisions now offer 2 classes for weanlings (colt and filly), and3 classes (stallion, mare, & gelding) for yearlings and for 2-yr-olds. Both divisions offer a Sweepstakes class for all futurity horses placing 1st or 2nd in their qualifying futurity halter class. Horses shown in the Sport/Western division are to be judged standing square. No cross entry is allowed between the 2 futurity divisions in any one year. Judging follows USEF rules. No change was made to any of the performance classes offered. All futurity horses are encouraged to enter any of the futurity performance classes. The 3-yr-old Futurity saddle classes remain as walk-trot.
At the Oregon Morgan Classic, futurity halter classes will take place on Wednesday night. The halter Sweepstakes classes take place on Saturday night. Performance futurity classes are woven into the schedule throughout the show. Let Gay Adams know early what classes you will be entering so she can work with Karen Breckenridge to be sure those classes are scheduled.
For questions or assistance, contact Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276
Benefits For Entering The Futurity:
- Prize money is earned for showing your horse in Futurity classes at the Oregon Morgan Classic. Those who have shown have earned back more than they have paid in for futurity fees.
- Prize money is offered for Futurity classes thru your horse's 4-yr-old year. Classes offered are age appropriate. Halter classes are available thru the horse's 2-yr-old year. Performance classes are offered from 2-yr-olds thru 4-yr-olds. 2-yr-old is driving only. 3-yr-old under saddle performance classes are walk-trot classes.. Halter, driving, and 4-yr-old classes do qualify horses to show at Nationals in like titled (not World Futurity) classes..
- A High Point award and prize money is offered to the 4-yr-old Futurity horse who has earned the most points thru the 5 yr program. You will receive an individual award, be listed on a perpetual award, and earn additional money.
- Bonus money goes to the stallion donor and the mare owner at breeding of Futurity horses who are the result of a breeding purchased thru the MHAO Stallion Service Auction if the foal wins Futurity Sweepstakes Champion or Reserve Champion.
- Futurity Sweepstakes classes are offered for horses entered in Traditional Futurity Halter classes and for Sport/Western Futurity Halter classes.
- Promotion of your futurity horse thru the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet. for each year they are nominated to the Futurity.. Show others about your breeding program or about that young horse you are raising..
- All participants in the Futurity need to be members of MHAO. As a member, you will receive the member reduced rate for any ad you place in the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity booklet.
- The Futurity booklet is available at the 3 largest Morgan shows in the Western Region (Oregon Morgan Classic, Morgan Medallion, & C-Fair) as well as at Nationals.
Fees are very reasonable:
Initial nomination fee - $45 in the year of birth
Annual renewal fee - $25 due by March 31st
Late payment of fees, the fee changes to $100
Class entry fee - $25 if paid by June 1st
Post entry fee - $50
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Ads Are Being Taken For The 2023 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet |
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Multiple Ads Or MHAO Members Get A 10% Discount
Close Date Is June 1st
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This booklet is a high quality magazine available 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! Ads are what cover the cost of printing this publication. Help us cover that cost and increase the size of our prize payouts in the futurity.
Ad help is available from Debby Phaneuf
upon request!
Reserve your spot now!
Rates are very reasonable!
For questions or assistance,
contact Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276
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Applications Are Being Accepted For the 2023 MHAO Alex Mooney Memorial
Scholarship
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Application close date is May 15th
$500 Scholarship
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No age restrictions
Any MHAO Member can apply
Prior recipients can also apply
Recipient will be announced at the
Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show
For assistance or questions, contact Sara Breyman
See also the AMHA Alex Mooney Scholarship Program
in Section 3
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Help Us Promote The Morgan Horse! |
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Do You Give Lessons? Are you a trainer?
Are you willing to have people come see your Morgan horses?
Let us help you get the word out!
We would like to have a resource available to refer people to for lessons or to see Morgan horses. Please let Gay know if we can give out your name for these purposes. We can share this information along with any of our promotional material, at promotional events, or MHAO events. We would also like to post it to our website.
Please notify Gay Adams how you would like to be listed.
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Have you renewed your membership for this year? Check the link below to see. We need your support as a member to continue our programs. We need your voice as a member to help us do all we can to promote our wonderful breed. Please renew today!
Click here to see the latest membership list
If you know someone who owns a Morgan horse but is not a member of MHAO, we hope you will encourage them to join. Members from any address are welcome.
Did you just purchase your first Morgan horse from a member of MHAO? If so, you are eligible for a free one year membership in MHAO. We hope we will earn your continued support, and after this year you will renew with us. To get started, just complete a membership form, and where it asks for payment, say you just purchased your first Morgan horse and who you purchased the horse from.
Welcome to MHAO!
Once the form is completed, please email to:
or mail to:
Karen Breckenridge
MHAO Treasurer
4715 Eola Drive NW
Salem, OR 97304
2023 Membership Fees:
$35 for Family (includes two votes)
$30 for Individual (includes one votes)
If you haven't already, please complete our membership survey form
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Thank You To Our 2022 OMC Corporate Sponsors, Donors, & Vendors |
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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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We Are Getting Ready For A Great Show! And Looking For Sponsors & Volunteers For The 2023 Oregon Morgan Classic! |
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The Oregon Morgan Classic show committee is pleased to announce that on Friday, March 31st, the premium for the Oregon Morgan Classic will be available online in the Pacific Northwest Morgan Horse shows webpage (www.pacificnorthwestmorganhorseshows.com). In addition, the premium booklet will be mailed out on March 31st, so keep a lookout in your mailbox! Click here to download it as a pdf file.
Close Date is May 26th
Our excitement is building!
We are so looking forward to seeing all of you at the Oregon Morgan Classic This Year!
Updates:
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We have secured the same hotel for the same rate as 2022, which with all the price hikes we have seen this year is fantastic!
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If you have an interest in volunteering your help for the 2023 show, let Karen Breckenridge know at wylieriley@aol.com.
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The progressive dinner is back! See the Premium Booklet for more information. Let's mingle!
Your Oregon Morgan Classic committee is busy at work to create a fun filled show for this year! We are looking for ways to build back our social events. Watch for more information.
See You Soon!!!
Sponsorship Packages:
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We need your support!!! Attendance at OMC was down last year due to the virus scare and we need to get back on track. We have some large goals this year both to increase the fun at the Oregon Morgan Classic, to increase attendance, and to increase our Sponsorship support. We hope you are able to help us. |
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Help us reach out to more potential Corporate Sponsors!! We are also looking for more Corporate Sponsors. If you know a company that might support us, we hope you will let them know about the packages we have available, and the advertising benefits we will give them in return. Custom packages can also be negotiated.
Click here to download the Patron Sponsorship Form
Click here to download information about the Corporate Sponsorship Packages we offer
Click here to download the Corporate Sponsorship Pledge Sheet
Click here to download a letter to give to Corporate sponsors about the Morgan breed, our support of our youth, and about OMC.
Our Show Chair is Karen Breckenridge. Contact her for questions about the show and to offer a Patron Sponsorship.
Gay Adams is seeking vendors and Corporate Sponsors. Use her as your contact for Corporate support. She will partner with Kathy Cristensen & Erin Silver on the Silent Auction.
Erin Silver and Kathy Christensen are handling the Silent Auction at OMC. Use Kathy as your primary contact..
OMC Committee Chair - Karen Breckenridge
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Don't Forget the OMC Silent Auction - Always Fun! |
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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 14th to June 18th 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.
If you have items you would like to donate, please contact Kathy Christensen at 503-391-9047 or Erin Silver at 971-600-8933.
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An Announcement From Our OMC Photographer! |
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There Will Be Viewing Stations At The Show
This Year!
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Nominations Are Open For The 2023 MHAO Humanitarian Award |
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Do You know Someone Who Has Gone Above & Beyond For Others?
Example:
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Members of MHAO are dedicated to the health and welfare of animals and members of their communities. Many volunteer and donate generously to various causes. Indeed this organization wouldn’t exist without those who contribute their considerable time and talents. It is not surprising our members would do whatever they could to help others, especially during a time of crisis. It is the intent of the MHAO Humanitarian Award to honor and thank those especially generous members who step forward when they are needed.
Qualifications:
1.Member of MHAO at time of service, or a member of the Morgan community.
2.Nominated by member or non-member
3.Submission of at least one brief written description of the nominee’s exceptional community service and impact.
4.Nominations and essay submissions will be reviewed and nominees contacted before acceptance.
Nomination Deadline is May 15th
Award Created & Sponsored by Patricia Carlson
Questions, call Patricia - (503) 851-1950
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Our Website is now updated.
Thank you Dallas Bolen!
Past issues of the Stable Sheet will be updated shortly.
Here are links to additional information:
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See a link to our Facebook page at the top of this newsletter |
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The 2023 MHAO Spring Clinic Held April 15-16, 2023 & General Membership Meeting April 15th |
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Our thanks to Patricia Carlson and Tammy Boyer for pulling together this wonderful event, to Kimberlee Barker as our facilitator, and to Eduardo Zavala Sanchez and the Blacklaw family for being our hosts. The use of this beautiful location was donated to us, and we cannot say enough to express our gratitude. I heard nothing but good comments on Kimberlee's presentation and instruction. And nothing but praise about the facility. The only complaint was about the weather. It was cold, dry on Saturday but wet on Sunday. People just layered their clothing and brought blankets to snuggle up in. Hot & cold drinks and bottomless food and treats kept everyone happy! |
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We also thank all those who came to help with registration, to direct parking, help with set-up, and handle any financial matters. It takes many volunteers working together to pull off an event like this. |
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Comments from Kimberlee after Day 1 of the MHAO (Morgan Horse Association of Oregon) Working Equitation Educational Event and Annual Meeting.
Maus (Gladheart Black Harris) was a big help in helping introduce the sport to the many auditors that came to learn about WE and the riders that came to hone their working equitation skills. Maus was a champ, doing an hour long demo with questions and answers while I rode with a wireless mic. How fun and a great exercise in breath control My thanks, as always, to Jack and Bernadette Stang for allowing me to use Maus in these kinds of events (he makes me look good) and for our long standing friendship and mutual support society. My thanks also to Patricia Carlson who organized this event and Eduardo Sanchez for hosting it at the beautiful Singing Hills Stables and to the many auditors and riders who brought such enthusiasm to the clinic. Thank you all for all the kind words and to the riders for being so open to learning and who all did so very well!
Comments from Bernadette Stang, owner of Gladheart Black Harris. Thank you Nadette for giving Kimberlee permission to use Maus as her demonstration horse!
A lot (a LOT) of fun with great people at the Morgan Horse Association of Oregon's Spring Clinic on Working Equitation with Kimberlee Barker. Special thank you to Pat Carlson, Gay Adams and all the MHAO folks for putting on such a great clinic, and to Eduardo Zavala Sanchez (such great discussion!), & the Blacklaw Family for providing a lovely venue and being super hosts.
From Gay Adams, MHAO President
This was a very successful event. Patricia Carlson and Tammy Boyer did a wonderful job of organizing it and pulling it all together. The clinic started as a one day event for 10 riders and up to 50 auditors. It grew into a 2-day event with 20 rides and 60+ auditors spread out over the two days (most attended on Saturday). i think we could have had more riders if we had been able to accommodate them (we had a waiting list).
Working Equitation is a new equine sport that is one of the fastest growing in the nation. In America we have our own version, but it is patterned after the Spanish type riding for horses that are used in the bull ring. I see it as a combination of traditional or western dressage with trail. The riding outfit has not been defined. And in the higher levels, there is a jump to go over as well as a bovine to move. Like dressage, there are multiple levels of competition set up to follow the gradual development of the horse & rider team. The smoothness of the ride seems to count a lot, at times maybe even more than technical correctness.
Each day started with a demonstration ride and introduction to Working Equitation with Kimberlee on Gladheart Black Harris. Kimberlee explained a lot about the history of the sport and the different obstacles, why they are there, and different skills to use on them as well as strategies on how one might approach them. This was followed by 3 separate sessions of 3-4 riders each where Kimberlee could give more individual rider instruction designed around the rider & horse experience level and what they wanted to work on. Kimberlee's style was very informative and very encouraging to all riders (and horses) no matter what their experience level. She also gave encouragement to all the auditors to give Working Equitation a try. I heard over and over that she was appreciated as a wonderful instructor.
Although we only had one Morgan rider participating (we started with 4, but 3 had to drop out for different reasons) we had around 20 Morgan owners as auditors. And with Gladheart Black Harris as our demonstration horse, there was good exposure for our breed to all who attended. Our General Membership meeting was also well attended.
Tais Photography came to take pictures on Saturday and gave me permission to share a few with you. You can see more of her work on her website. https://tais.photo/
For the instructor: Facebook link for Kimberlee Barker Dressage
aka DB Dressage located in Corvallis OR
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Food and hot and cold drinks were available throughout the clinic. Thank you Patricia Carlson and Tammy Boyer. There was also an information table about MHAO and the Morgan horse. |
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The Morgan Horse Was Well Represented At the Oregon AgFest |
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April 29-30, 2023 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds |
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Littlewood Chinook, Reining World Champion, was a great ambassador!
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Thank you to all who helped with this event! |
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The Wild Horses Of Oak Creek |
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About the Horses
This herd of wild horses has been observed in the Tehachapi Mountains for at least 100 years. The herd size is varied as they roam throughout the meadows of Oak Creek Canyon. Many are now referring to them as the Tehachapi Mountain Horse, but we prefer to call them the Oak Creek Wild Horses, or Oak Creek Horses.
There are many stories as to why this herd of these black beauties has remained separate from the herds of wild horses that roamed on the desert floor surrounding the Tehachapi Mountains,
Local History & Description
These horses are unbranded and free-roaming, and found on Oak Creek Canyon Ranch range. The consensus is they may possibly be descendants of animals released by or escaped from early ranchers. They do however, have a strong resemblance to the Morgan horse breed.
Though many stories have been passed down through generations here in Tehachapi, California, the exact origin of this herd still remains a mystery.
Kern County was home to several Morgan Horse breeders in the early 1900's. Roland Hill's Tehachapi Cattle Company, bred and raised over 600 Registered Morgan horses. The F.A. Fickert Ranch, now known as Bear Valley Springs, was also a Morgan horse breeder around that same time period. Both ranches were located in Tehachapi, California. As we recently learned from the Bob Powers "Cowboy Country" book, there was also the Landers Cattle Company (Onyx Ranch) that raised registered Morgan horses, Onyx is to the north of Tehachapi. So it appears we were surrounded by Morgan Horse breeders back in earlier times.
According to Wikipedia online: "A Mustang horse is a free-roaming horse of the North American west that first descended from horses brought to the Americas by the Spanish. Mustangs are often referred to as wild horses, but there is debate over terminology. Because they are descended from once-domesticated horses, they can be classified as feral horses."
Whether this herd should be called "wild" or just "feral" horses, is undetermined. Feral horses are said to be born and live in the wild, but were descended from domesticated animals. It isn't possible at this point in time, to determine nor confirm that this herd originated from domesticated horses.
DNA testing was performed on the herd, one small excerpt from the analysis report states: "Based upon oral history and the physical appearance of the horses, the Morgan is a likely ancestor. The similarity of the Morgan horse to the Tehachapi (horse) is very close to the average for this herd to other domestic breeds. At this point the genetic data does not rule the Morgan Horse out as the primary ancestor."
The earliest actual documentation we have found to date, shows that there were range horses in Oak Creek Canyon and further to the west, as far back in 1918. Located in a county recorded document dated 1918, a local rancher by the name of Max Enderle, rounded up 40+ head of his branded range horses and sold them to Roland Hill. In a book by Arnold R. Rojas, "These Were The Vaqueros", the author also mentions Max Enderle, stating that Max and his brother bred horses on their ranch and broke them, and then delivered them to Roland Hill in Tehachapi.
Taking all this into consideration, we believe these horses are most likely of Morgan descent.
All the horses when mature, are black or dark black/brown in color, some have white socks or stockings, and may have a white star on their forehead.
The height of these horses ranges from approximately 14 to 14.3 hands, and rarely reach 15 hands.
Adoption Program
When a wild horse is offered for adoption from this herd, it probably hasn’t been more than a month since it was roaming free in Oak Creek Canyon. Therefore, they are not very accustomed to people, but with kindness and patience, they can be gentled and trained for many uses as well as years of enjoyment. These excess wild horses will be or have been removed from the ranch property rangeland to protect and maintain the health and welfare of the wild horse herd and its habitat. This adoption program balances the horses’ number with other wildlife and resources. These animals are offered for adoption to interested parties who have the desire to own and train a horse from this very special herd.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages wild horses and burros on public lands in accordance with the Wild Free Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971. This Act gave the BLM the responsibility to protect wild horses and burros, while ensuring their populations are managed to maintain or restore a thriving ecological balance. The Oak Creek Wild Horses are not managed by the BLM, as they are on privately owned land. They were not gathered from nor lured to this private land from a BLM Herd Management Area. Thus the BLM has no jurisdiction in the management of this herd.
When horses are captured, we place them up for sale (adoption). While we are not a registered non-profit organization, we do charge a very nominal adoption fee to defray the cost of gathering and feeding them as we try to locate new homes for excess horses. Adopters are responsible for all costs following the adoption including the recapture of escaped animals.
TERMS OF SALE / ADOPTION:
The following terms apply to all wild horses adopted under this Private Care and Maintenance Program:
- Adopters are financially responsible for providing proper care.
- Adopters are responsible for all costs following the adoption.
- Adopters are responsible for any personal injury, property damage, or death caused by animals in their care, for pursuing animals that escape or stray, and for costs of recapture.
- Adoption fee is non-refundable. All adoptions are final.
- Once the horse is loaded in an appropriate trailer on ranch property, all responsibility lies solely with the adopter. If you have questions about the types of "appropriate" trailers, contact us beforehand.
- Each adopter will be required to sign a “Hold Harmless Agreement”.
- We will be asking for personal references.
- We are considering micro-chipping the horses in the near future.
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Diana Palmer
Oak Creek Canyon Ranch
P.O. Box 2461
Tehachapi, California, 93581
Call or Text to: (661) 333-0745
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From The National Ranching Heritage Center |
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Ranch Life 101: The Wild Rag |
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People not familiar with ranch work may think that the wild rag is worn simply for style. While it’s true a cowboy may want a really fancy wild rag to wear to a dance or a party, but there are many functional uses for this piece of cowboy gear.
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝙞𝙨 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗴?
A wild rag—also known in various regions as a cowboy scarf, necktie, bandana or kerchief—is a large square-shaped scarf made of silk, cotton, or other soft fabrics that is commonly worn by cowboys.
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗴𝘀?
In winter, they can provide some extra warmth for your neck. In summer, it soaks up sweat on your neck and keeps it cool. You can wear it over your face in a dust storm. You can use it as a bandage, a tourniquet, a sling, or an improvised dog leash. Really, there are scores of uses for this deceptively simple piece of cowboy gear.
𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆...
The wild rag can trace its origins to the mid-1800s when cowboys started making scarves out of old flour sacks. The trend caught on and evolved over time.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗴?
There are many different ways to wear wild rags. These are three of the most common ways: You can wrap it twice around your neck and tie the ends in a square knot. You can drape it loosely over the chest and tie it with a knot in the back. You can also fasten it with a scarf slide.
: NRHC Communications Coordinator Adrian Hawkins
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TMH Advertising Opportunity |
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Advertise in "The Morgan Breeder's Tour" |
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“The Morgan Breeders Tour” is a discounted, full page, advertising special in the June-July issue of The Morgan Horse magazine. The templated pages provide an opportunity for breeders to list your stallions, mares and foals, and prospects in your pastures. See full details of the layout and the information advertisers will need to provide in the attached graphic. Feel free to contact Stephen or Kim at the email or phone number listed there. Be included and get seen in this affordable promotional special
DEADLINE May 19.
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See more from AMHA in Section 3 of this newsletter |
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NEW Grant Offered in Memory of Ava Boyce-Bender |
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For AMHA members under 40to further their education - closes August 14, 2023 |
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AMHECT is now offering the Ava Boyce-Bender Memorial Grant to AMHA members under the age of 40 who desire to further their equine education, skills, and business endeavors. Ava was tragically lost in an automobile accident in 2021. This grant will assist other young equestrians to advance their skills and careers in memory of Ava.
The criteria and application for the grant may be found HERE.
The application period will open on May 13, Ava’s birthday, and will run through the end of the day, Monday, August 14 (5:00 PM Eastern). Inquiries about and applications for the grant are to be sent to: execdir@morganhorse.com. Applications received after the deadline will NOT be eligible.
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Ava and Valley Acres Who Dat (GN 2020)
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NEW – The Amanda Hill Breeders Incentive Grant to be awarded at the New England Morgan Regional. Apply Today! |
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For AMHA members Under 40 working to establish a breeding program - Closes June 19, 2023 |
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The application period for the Amanda Hill Breeders Incentive Grant is now open and will run through Monday, June 19, 2023 (5:00 PM Eastern). The deadline was moved up on the calendar this year so the grant may be presented at the 2023 New England Regional Morgan Horse Show in July – the home of the Morgan Stallion Sweeps, a program that Amanda loved and strongly supported. AMHECT is proud to offer this grant in Amanda’s memory.
The criteria and application for this grant may be found HERE.
Completed applications should be emailed to execdir@morganhorse.com. Applications received after the deadline will NOT be eligible.
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Attention: Saddle Seat Equitation Riders! |
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Did you know a 1st-4th place finish in an AMHA Saddle Seat Medal class at a USEF recognized competition qualifies you to compete in a USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final?
For those 17 years of age and under, your placing will qualify you for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final. For those 18 & over, who have declared Amateur status, your placing qualifies you for the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final!
The 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals will be held at the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show in Kansas City, MO on November 11th, 2023.
Learn more and check which shows are qualifying competitions by clicking the link below!
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United States Saddle Seat Teams Selected for the US Saddle Seat Invitational |
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The United States Saddle Seat Invitational, hosted by the US Saddle Seat Association, will be held in New Orleans, LA at Cascade Stables June 27 through June 30, 2023. This competition will feature two teams from the US and a Canadian Team.
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Selectors worked tirelessly to narrow a strong pool of applicants to choose the two talented teams. The US teams will compete against each other and Canada. Therefore, there will be two independently named US teams, the Stars and the Stripes.
Congratulations to all riders selected, including the Morgan riders!
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15 Interesting Facts About A Horse's Brain |
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1. A horse’s brain is relatively small compared to the size of its body, and accounts for only about 0.1% of its total weight.
2. Despite their small size, horses have very complex brains, with a highly developed cerebral cortex, the part of the brain responsible for conscious thought, decision-making and memory.
3. Horses can learn and remember complex tasks, such as navigating a jump course or performing a dressage routine, through a process called associate learning.
4. Like humans, horses have a left hemisphere and a right hemisphere in the brain, each with specialized functions. The left hemisphere is responsible for the processing of logical and analytical information, while the right hemisphere is more involved in emotional processing and creative thinking.
5. Horses have a great memory and can remember specific people, places and experiences for many years.
6. Horses can learn by observation, and often they can acquire new behaviors and skills simply by observing other horses or humans.
7. Horses have a very sensitive sense of touch and can detect even the slightest pressure or movement on their skin. This helps them respond to subtle cues from your rider or guide.
8. Horses can process visual information very quickly and accurately, allowing them to avoid potential hazards and navigate their environment with ease.
9. Horses are social animals and rely on nonverbal communication to interact with other horses in their herd. This communication is facilitated by the horse’s brain, which can interpret subtle changes in body language, facial expressions and vocalizations.
10. Ultimately, like all animals, horses have a unique personality and individual traits that are shaped by their experiences, genetics and environment—all of which is reflected in their brain function and behavior.
11. Horses have a very strong sense of smell and their odor bulb, which processes smells, is relatively large compared to other parts of their brain.
12. The brain, which is responsible for coordinating movement and balance, is also relatively large in horses. This is because horses must be able to move quickly and efficiently to escape predators or navigate through difficult terrain.
13. Horses have a very high pain threshold, which is believed to be related to how their brains process pain signals. While this can be beneficial in some situations, it can also mean that horses may not show obvious signs of pain, making it harder for their caregivers to detect and treat underlying health issues.
14. The hippocampus, a part of the brain involved in learning and memory, is particularly well developed in horses.. This allows them to remember not only specific experiences, but also general concepts and patterns that they can apply to new situations.
15. Finally, studies have shown that horses, like other animals, are capable of experiencing emotions such as fear, happiness, and anger. These emotions are believed to be mediated by the limbic system, a group of interconnected brain structures that play a key role in regulating mood and behavior.
Info: Megan Bolentini Equine Bodywork
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ATMF foal, buckskin filly by ATMF Against The Wind x Merriewold Kandie. |
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Platinum Performance Articles & Podcasts |
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INGREDIENTS FOR
COMPLETE JOINT SUPPORT
ASU (Avocado/Soy Unsaponifiables)
Has the ability to maintain healthy cartilage and promote normal cartilage repair.
Cetyl Myristoleate
Helps maintain normal inflammatory levels and supports normal joint function.
Hyaluronic Acid
A major component of synovial fluid that surrounds joints to reduce friction between bones during movement. Helps maintain healthy joint function.
Glucosamine Sulfate
Glucosamine sulfate helps support healthy joints by providing one of the building blocks required to synthesize cartilage.
Boswellia serrata
An herb that can support joint and connective tissue health and normal inflammatory response.
MSM
Provides a bioavailable sulfur source that is a key component in most glycosaminoglycans, cartilage, tendons and ligaments.
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From The Oregon Horse Council |
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Legislative Alerts From the Oregon Horse Council -- |
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And Then There Is HB3214...
It prohibits a person from using specified types of animals in a traveling animal act. It provides certain exemptions from prohibition. It punishes by maximum of six months’ imprisonment, $2,500 fine, or both. Authorizes the court to require a person convicted of violation to forfeit the animal used in violation. Of course horses, dogs, llamas, cattle, etc are listed. If you are against it, let your congressman know. Depending on how it is written, it would be good bye horse shows and other competitions involving the listed animals..
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I don't know about you, but I feel like what we love is under attack. My thanks to the Oregon Horse Council and its Executive Director, Brandi Ebner, for being on watch for us. If you can support the Oregon Horse Council with your membership I hope you will. They are the only group I know of that is watching out for all aspects of our Equine world in Oregon. They offer individual thru business type memberships. See more in Section 3 of this newsletter. MHAO is a member of the Oregon Horse Council as an organization, and this is one of the reasons why. |
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Camping With Mules! (and horses!)
May Virtual Clinic With Guest Robert “TrailMeister” Eversole!
Monday, May 15, 2023, 6:00 PM MDT
2 hrs - $25
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New to horse, and mule, camping, or just want to pick up some new tips? Camping with our critters can be stressful if you aren’t prepared for it. In this virtual clinic we’re going to discuss ways to help you get those safe and enjoyable equine camping trips we dream about. We’ll guide you through everything from planning a trip to various ways to fulfill the top 3 concerns of feed, water, and containment, as well as safety, training for the trail horse, and much more. We’ll even talk about the importance of love letters!
Email Ty with any specific questions you might have about camping with mules ty@tsmules.com
REGISTER now and saddle up for an adventure:
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See more from the Oregon Horse Council in Section 3 of this Newsletter |
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How FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips Work |
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(A bit of a sales pitch, but worth reading for the information it contains) |
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Listen to the rhythmic breathing of a horse at the canter or feel the heaving sides of a horse blowing after a heavy work out and you’ll have a sense of the vast quantities of air that moves through its lungs during exercise.
But have you ever wondered how much?
By the time a horse crosses the finish line in a five-furlong race, has completed a Grand Prix show jumping round, or gone 1/6th of the way around a three-star cross-country course, it will have moved around 1,800 liters (475 gallons) of air in and out of its lungs.
That’s the equivalent of moving two buckets of air in and out of the lungs every second!
Respiration—that is, breathing—is a cornerstone of athletic performance. It’s so important, respiratory dysfunction is second only to musculoskeletal disorders as a primary cause of poor performance in athletic horses. Simply put, horses that cannot breathe easily cannot perform effectively.
That’s where FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strips come in.
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1. Horses breathe through their noses
Unlike humans, horses can only breathe through their nose during exercise. This means that all the oxygen horses need to exercise comes solely through the nasal passages, the narrowest part of the upper airway.
When horses breathe hard during exercise, the soft tissue over the nasal passage is sucked in, reducing airway diameter and restricting airflow. In fact, studies show that 50 to 80% of resistance to air flow to the lungs during exercise occurs in the horse’s nasal passages. This is turn makes the work of breathing more laborious.
For horses with pathological upper airway conditions, such as roaring, gurgling, nasal flutter, and alar fold collapse, and/or functional obstructions, such as significant poll flexion, the work of breathing is increased even more still.
The spring-like action in FLAIR Strips gently supports the nasal passages to reduce soft tissue collapse and make breathing easier.
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2. The harder a horse works, the more oxygen it needs.
It follows that a horse that is working hard is also breathing hard.
Air enters the horse’s body by first passing through the upper respiratory system—the nostrils, the nasal passages, the larynx, and the trachea (windpipe)—then moves into the lower respiratory system—the airways and air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.
There, the oxygen absorbed by the lungs is used to perform aerobic metabolism, a chemical process that uses oxygen to make energy from stored glucose (carbohydrates). This is important. Around 70% of the energy the horse needs to get from the starting gate to the finish line in a five-furlong race or to jump around a Grand Prix will come from aerobic metabolism. That number goes up to 90% for cross country.
In other words, the majority of energy needed to perform an intensive athletic endeavor must come from using oxygen to “burn” calories. The harder a horse works, the more oxygen it needs and the more air it must move in and out of the lungs. If a horse doubles its speed, it will need to double the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs.
FLAIR Strips don’t help horses breathe in more air; they help horses take in the same amount of air with less work. Think of it as the difference between breathing through a stuffy nose versus when your nose is clear. When your nose is stuffy, the nasal passages are narrower, making it more difficult to breathe. When they’re clear, you breathe easier.
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3. Breathing impacts stride
During canter and gallop, the horse’s stride and breathing are linked: A horse takes one breath for each stride. This is known as respiratory-locomotor coupling. Because of this link, anything that affects the horse’s breathing also impacts its stride.
A simple way to think about the link between breathing and stride is to think of a galloping horse as a large bellows. As the front legs are in the non-weight bearing or “flight” phase, air is being pulled into the lungs like air moving into a bellows. Once the lead front leg contacts the ground, the front legs are in the weight bearing phase and air is pushed out of the lungs.
At speeds beyond a hand gallop, a horse increases its speed by increasing stride length, not by moving its legs faster—and also takes deeper and longer breaths in the process. A horse struggling to move air in and out of the lungs may fatigue more quickly or shorten its stride to compensate for the increased work of breathing in.
FLAIR Strips can improve stride efficiency by reducing resistance through the nasal passages to help make stride lengthening and adjusting easier.
Not intended as an endorsement of the product. Just included for the
information it contains.
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Sandy River Delta Trails
Portland-area riders can enjoy seven miles of easy trails at the Sandy River Delta, located just off I-84 near Troutdale. The Delta’s trails go through deciduous forest, across open fields, to the Columbia River, and along the old dikes that redirected the flow of the Sandy River. Read all about it at https://nwhorsetrails.com/.../northwest.../sandy-river-delta
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Just be ready for off-leash dogs, tight parking, and homeless camps along the river. |
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Announcements 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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The first day of a show is hectic! Barns are finishing set up, while Dressage and Ranch are already riding, volunteers are getting oriented. Dinner can get missed or pushed back, but WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED!
We are kicking off 2023 Key Classic with a Day 1 Pizza & Pasta Fundraising Dinner courtesy of Tuscano's in Monroe!! Yum!! Pizza, salads, entrees, gluten free, they have it all! Watch Facebook for more details, or IM Heather Jellerson with questions!
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Sue McNamara, Secretary for the Key Classic, is looking forward to seeing you!
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Dining Fund Raiser for the Key Classic!
May 10, 2023
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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.
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Join us August 2-6, 2023 for a fun filled weekend!! |
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Who’s ready for a horse show?! Offering dressage, rail, and an array of other really fun classes!
Join us August 24-27th for “The Fun One”!
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Some exciting things have been happening around the Tacoma Unit in the form of upgraded arena footing and grooming equipment! Thank you to Jerry McCann, our staff, board of directors and the Floyd family for all your hard work on these projects! We will all surly reap the benefits! Happy riding, Y'all!!!! |
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Grand Nationals Prize List Is Out |
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Entries Must Be Received By August 22, 2023 |
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Click flyer to download the prize list |
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Included in the next Sections:
Section 2: Being held for the June issue
Member News
Section 3:
Classified Ads
Advertising Thru MHAO
How to become an MHAO Member
Oregon Horse Council News
USEF News
AMHA News
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