Stable Sheet - November 2022 |
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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
Happy November MHAO members!
I would like to start off with a hearty congratulations to all those who traveled back to the Morgan Grand National in Oklahoma representing the Pacific Northwest. I must say that our region was well represented and showed to the rest of the country the quality of Morgans we have in our area. Multiple world and national titles as well as many top 5 and top 10’s were garnered by horse and riders from the PNW. No matter if you ribboned or not, you made us all proud of your accomplishment in being at the Grand National. I could not be any prouder of all those that were there. Congratulations go out to everyone!
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November is a busy month for the club with club events and club business. The first event that we are having is a See’s candy fundraiser on line. We have done this event in the past and we thought that we would repeat it around the holidays. Our “candy store” opened on Nov.1 st and will stay active until Dec.2 nd. Candy orders will start to be delivered on Nov.11 th and will continue through the duration of the fundraiser. We have selected a wide variety of See’s products as well as gift cards that can be purchased. A portion of the sales will go to the club as profit. Here is a great opportunity to get some delicious candy to give as a gift (or for you) and at the same time help support MHAO and the programs we offer. For your convenience, I have added the link to the store to help you make your selection and purchase. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. https://www.yumraising.com/secure/morganhao_morgan_horse_association_of_oregon84/Kat_Chr7567/candy
The next event is our annual General Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet to be held in the Dye House at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem. Doors open at 12:30pm with a light lunch being served during our meeting. Lunch is provided by MHAO. Our guest speaker is Dr. Ryan Scholz, State Veterinarian, Oregon
Department of Agriculture - Animal Health presenting the topic of EHV and Biosecurity. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and become more informed about this virus. Following his presentation we will go to the awards portion of the day and salute our high point winners. We have also included in the events of the day, a dessert silent auction. Bring a dessert, store bought or homemade, and add it to the silent auction! It’s a great way to go home with a tasty treat! Please RSVP to Erin Silver at silvermesamorgans@msn.com if you are planning on attending. We hope to see you there. Finally, the last club business is voting for and announcing your new Board Of Directors at the General Membership Meeting. Electronic ballots went out to the membership requesting your vote. During the meeting, we will be announcing the new board, including your new President. This leads me to say it was a pleasure to serve as your president for the past two years. I hope that I was able to help advance the mission of the club and to help promote our breed. You will have a wonderful board next year and they look forward to working for you. Please consider helping in volunteering your time and help to them. . I encourage each and every one of you to be active in this club..this club is for you! In the meantime, enjoy your Morgans..they are the best horses around!
Kathy Christensen
MHAO President
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MHAO September 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes |
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Click here to read the minutes from our September 21st meeting .
Next meeting is our General Membership Meeting for all members to attend on November 13, 2022. See more information below.
Be There!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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Thank you to our Board Members For Their Service. |
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Thank you to our entire 2022 Board and the 2022 officers:
Officers: President Kathy Christensen, Vice President Gay Adams, Secretary Julie Nygaard, and Treasurer Karen Breckenridge.
Directors:
Doana Anderson, Sara Breyman, Kyndle Cummins, Nancy Eidam, Mary Grimes, Sandi Humphfres, Grace Martin, Jessica Pelissier, Diane Pixlee, Erin Silver, & Rhea Turner.
Everyone has worked hard this year and during their term to serve our members and to help promote the Morgan horse.
The Board extends a very special thank you to our outgoing directors. We so appreciate your many contributions and we will miss you: Kathy Christensen, Mary Grimes, Grace Martin, and Jessica Pelissier.
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The 2023 MHAO Board of Directors Ballot: |
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Thank you to everyone who has stepped forward to be a leader for MHAO.
Up to 16 Board positions are announced for our Board. A recap of the ballots that have been sent out:
President position: Open
Vice President: Julie Nygaard
Secretary: Gay Adams
Treasurer: Karen Breckenridge
Youth Director: Kyndle Cummins
Directors To Vote On:
Sara Breyman
Nancy Eidam
Diane Pixlee
Tammy Boyer
Kim Moore
Patricia Carlson
Sierra Breckenridge
There is room for write-in votes on all ballots sent. The open President's position is very important. We cannot operate as a club thru AMHA unless we have one. Please vote online before November 13th at 2pm.
Those receiving their ballots via mail need to follow the directions on the ballot and vote so their ballot will be received before November 12th. Voting is available at the General Membership Meeting and Award Banquet on November 13th. See more information on the event below.
Those remaining on the Board to complete their terms:
Doana Anderson
Sandi Humphfres
Erin Silver
Rhea Turner
Election results will be announced at the General Membership Meeting & Award Banquet. Please come and tell your Board Of Directors what you would like to see in the year ahead. Results of the election will also be posted in the December newsletter. Committee assignments and meeting dates will follow after our January Board meeting.
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Our 2022 High Point Award Winners will be announced at the General Membership Meeting & Award Banquet. |
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Grand National placings will count toward MHAO 2023 Awards. Be sure to turn in your points to Erin Silver and get started for the 2023 competition year.
High Point winners of our 2022 competitive year will be announced at the General Membership Meeting & Award Banquet followed by a posting in the December newsletter. See more information about the Award Banquet below.
If you competed in 2022, please come to the Award Banquet and pick up your awards. We would love to see you there! Come talk to your Board of Directors and let us know what you want to see from us in the year ahead.
Click here for more information about the MHAO High Point Program
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Announcing An Informative & Fun MHAO Award
Banquet And General Membership Meeting
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Sunday, November 13th, 2022 In Salem OR
Doors Open at 12:30pm
Banquet Meal Provided By MHAO
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Everyone Welcome!
You do not need to be a member of MHAO to join us at the Award Banquet & GM Meeting.
Bring a dessert to enter in the Dessert Silent Auction and come see what we are all about!
Funds from the Silent Auction will go to support MHAO events and programs
Questions & RSVP, contact Erin Silver: (971) 600-8933 or
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MHAO Fundraiser - Send See's Candy For The Holidays! |
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Open From
November 1st to December 2nd
so candy will arrive before Christmas.
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Join in to order See's Candy for the holidays, and help MHAO cover some of the cost of its programs, too!
Questions, contact Kathy Christensen
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Anyone can order from our candy store. Order often during the open period.
Please share the information on this opportunity & the link to order candy with everyone you know!
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MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity |
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Do you have, or will you have, a foal born this year?
Don't forget to get your 2022 foal nominated to the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity before December 31st.
Join the fun!
Show off your breeding program!
Click here to download a Futurity Nomination Form for your 2022 foal/s
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The year is drawing to a close. Nominate your foal Now!
All foals from AMHA registered parents are eligible
for this futurity! Fees are very reasonable.
$45 - Initial nomination fee due by December 31st
$25 - Annual renewal fee thru the foal's 4 yr old year due by March 31st
$25 - Futurity class entry fee due by June 1st
All fees change to $100 each if deadlines are missed
Benefits of nominating your foal:
- Your foal will be showcased in the annual MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet which is distributed to the 3 largest shows in the Western Region as well as at Nationals. It is also posted to our website and is available to be seen anytime.
- A chance to win some money in Futurity classes offered at the Oregon Morgan Classic. All who have shown have earned back more than the futurity fees they have paid in.
We are looking for more ways to promote your futurity horse using the media options available thru MHAO. Your input on what you would like to see is important to us. Give Gay a call with any of your ideas.
This year we returned to our normal class schedule for the Futurity at the Oregon Morgan Classic. Halter classes were offered for 0-2 yr olds. Performance classes were offered for 2-4 yr olds. 3 yr old saddle classes are walk/trot.
There will be discussions about our program before year end. We will be talking about the direction of the futurity and if any changes should be made. If you have any input for us to consider or would like to be involved in the discussion, please send an email to Gay Adams to let her know.
Gay Adams, MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Chair
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Nominations Are Open For The 2023 MHAO
Stallion Service Auction
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Nominate your stallion now to maximize your promotion coverage from MHAO. Bidding will begin in mid-February and close on April 22, 2023. All bidding will be online or by "phone in bid" if computer access is not available to you
Share the news!
Benefits of making a donation:
- Press releases on Northwest Morgan News, MHAO newsletter (Stable Sheet), MHAO website, MHAO Facebook Page & the MHAO Stallion Service Auction Facebook Page, in The Morgan Horse Magazine, on The Blast, etc. There is heavy emphasis on advertising the stallions included in our auction.
- The Stallion Auction will be promoted at the Oregon Morgan Classic (OMC) Horse Show with donated stallions highlighted at the show. OMC is one of the largest Morgan Horse Shows in the Northwest and the largest in Oregon.
- The name of all stallions with a bid will be put into a hat. A winner will be drawn to receive a free 2-page spread in the 2022 MHAO Breeders’ Cup Futurity Booklet.
- The MHAO Stallion Service Auction is the only Stallion Service Auction in the Western Region.
- Each stallion will receive a full page color ad in the MHAO Breeder’s Cup Futurity Booklet. This is a high quality magazine distributed not only up and down the West Coast but at Nationals.
- You will receive promotion of your stallion through other Equine and Morgan organizations in the Region.
- Minimum starting bid is $700, or an amount set by the stallion owner (higher or lower, but no lower than $500)
- Bidding is online and open from at least March 1 to April 22, 2023. Phone in bids are accepted from those without access to bid online.
- Bonus payments are made to breeders and stallion owners when a foal that is the result of a breeding sold through the MHAO Stallion Service Auction becomes a Futurity Sweepstakes Champion or Reserve Champion at the Oregon Morgan Classic Horse Show.
- Funds from the MHAO Stallion Service Auction are used to support the MHAO Breeders’ Cup Futurity which is the only remaining traditional Futurity in the Western Region.
MISSION STATEMENT: The committee of the MHAO Stallion Service Auction and Breeder’s Cup Futurity is dedicated to the promotion of the Morgan Horse. We strive to support the breeders of the Morgan Horse by offering ways to publicize their breeding programs and to offer access to high quality breeding stallions. It is also our goal to increase the excitement about the Morgan Horse, and to draw the Morgan Community together.
Your Stallion Service Auction Committee:
Gay Adams, Chair - Nancy Eidam - Kathy DeFazio - Erin Shields
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MHAO's Ride Drive Program
A Program For All Who Ride Or Drive A Morgan Horse Whether To Compete In Something Or Just For Pleasure.
By participating in this program, you can help us
get the word out about our wonderful breed.
Let us help you to promote the Morgan Horse!
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Just track your time and turn it into Sandi.
Be recognized for the time you spend with your
Morgan horse.
For questions contact Sandi Humphfres, (541) 415-1230
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Membership Renewal Time!! We need you!! |
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We need your membership! Your support helps us to cover our fixed costs and to have the funds needed to provide our Youth program as well as to promote our wonderful breed. Please support our efforts and the Morgan breed by becoming a member or renewing your membership in MHAO. Renew now to be included in the membership directory. Be a visual part of the Morgan community! Thank you for your support!
Click here to download a membership application form
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A membership directory will be out soon.
Join or renew now to be included.
Would you like an ad in the directory?
This year's directory will be delivered to members via email and posted to a "member only" section we will open up on our website. It will be sized as an 8.5" by 11" booklet that you can print off your computer, view on our website, or download off of our website.
Ad rates:
Full page (8.5x11, add 1/8th inch if you want bleed) - $20
Half page (8.5x5.5", add 1/8th inch if you want bleed) - $10
Quarter page (4.25x5.5") - $5
Business Card (3.25x2") - $5
Inside front or back page - $25
Outside back cover - $30
Be a part of the Morgan discussion and community!
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MHAO Is Looking For Volunteers |
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Are you interested in being a member of the MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Committee and/or for the MHAO Stallion Service Auction Committee?
Are you interested in helping with the MHAO Stable Sheet newsletter? We need people to help us cover the news in so many different disciplines and areas of the State. Contact Gay Adams, (503) 936-4276, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net.
If interested in other committees or events, just let us know.
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2022 MHAO Foal Photo Contest |
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The Photos Are In!
Which Photos Will Win?
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Check out the next section of the newsletter to see all the beautiful photos. The 3 top winners will be announced at the General Membership Meeting & Award Banquet on November 13th.
Come join us!
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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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Highlighting Our 2022 OMC Corporate Sponsors, OMC Vendors , & Donors of "Other Items" to our Stallion Service Auction. |
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Nora Mains on Her Long Distance Championship Ride On Marvelous Portia |
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Friday, September 30, through Sunday, October 2 in Gooding, Idaho
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I managed a write up of our experience at the Autumn Sun AHA/AMHA Distance Championships. Enjoy! I sure did!
On October 2, 2022 my marvelous Morgan mare and I had the opportunity to compete at the Distance Horse National Championships in both the American Morgan Horse Association 25 Mile National Championships and the 25-mile AERC/AHA Autumn Sun Open Limited Distance ride in Gooding, Idaho. We earned the Reserve Championship award for the AMHA Championship and placed seventh in the Open LD ride earning a Top-10 award.
2022 was a Green Light riding year for my Marvelous Portia and I. In our third distance riding season we competed in twice as many Limited Distance rides than the previous season, and were free of injury, fires and serious illness.
Marvelous Portia is just that. She is marvelous. Bred by Sue and Dale Beach (Marvelous Intrigue X MEMC Ladyhawke) she is a 2011 tall and leggy 15.3 Buckskin Splash White mare. Looking for a new Morgan horse at age 60 I had intended to purchase an eight or nine-year-old, been there-done-that 14.3 bay gelding. Apparently, that is not what the universe had in mind for me. Marvelous Portia appeared. I purchased her from Carol Dombrowsky in 2017 and our adventures together began.
Competing in a National Championship was never a goal on my bucket list or even a thought in my mind. At 66 years of age, I consider myself a “Green Bean” or new-ish member of the endurance community. However, at one of our AERC/Pacific Northwest Endurance Conference endurance rides DeWayne Brown, one of my wonderful mentors, suggested that I consider entering and competing in the National Championships.
I knew Marvelous Portia was well trained, fit, sound and could easily complete the 25-mile ride but I was very anxious about whether Portia and I could get to Gooding Idaho safely. I wanted to make sure she was healthy, hydrated and safe. Driving 1267 miles and 24 hours to get to and from Nationals would end up being the longest journey Portia and I have ever completed. Besides Portia’s well-being, I was concerned about making the solo drive safely in my 1999 Chevy 2500 Suburban and my 1994 Silverado three-horse trailer. Not wishing to have later regrets about missing out on an adventurous lost opportunity I decided to take a leap of faith on my green light riding year and go for it.
On the gray, drizzly morning of Thursday, September 29, 2022, Marvelous Portia and I hit the road and headed East from Portland, Oregon stopping every two hours at rest stops and gas stations to rest, drink and eat. How did this mare travel? Marvelously! We drove and drove and drove. As we climbed the last 6 miles up a hill to ride camp on a rocky gravel road the battery light on my truck flashed on. We kept driving and we made camp in the dark and got settled. I said to myself, “I’ll think about that (the truck) tomorrow”.
The next morning at dawn we were awakened by the extremely loud whinnying and neighing of horses in camp as riders prepared to compete in the 50- and 25-mile distances that day. The sun was coming up to clear blue skies and the high energy was intense and palpable. Portia and I were not riding until Sunday so we got to observe and take all the activity in. Ride Camp was well stocked with water, Porta-potties and fabulous volunteers. It’s difficult to imagine how much time and effort goes in to planning and coordinating a ride like this let alone a National Championship ride. Jessica Huber, ride manager did an incredible job. I can’t say enough great things about the people that contributed their time and effort to pull off this amazing event.
Any adventure is never complete unless it is unusual, exciting and has the potential to have some hazardous situations. Not only does distance riding have these components but so does the experience of actually signing up to compete, showing up at the event and completing the ride on time. Friday morning, I went to ride management and explained my truck battery problem. Within minutes, Chad Huber was at my truck diagnosing it with a failed alternator. This angel of a man ordered me a new alternator from Gooding, had it brought up by his family and installed it the next day. How does a person put a price on that sort of kindness? Magic happens at endurance rides.
Saturday at sunrise 10/1/2022 brought another bluebird day complete with a cacophony of calling equines, buzzing activity and horses and their riders gearing up for the 55-mile Open Ride, the 40-mile CTR and the 25-mile ride LD, as well as the 2nd Leg of the LD Challenge. Portia and I rode out for a pre-ride with Karen Pate and her Morgan, Statesman’s Eagle to scout out the terrain and let our horses stretch their legs. Neither Portia or Eagle were bothered by the black cows or the lava rock shapes rising out of the canyons that resembling all sorts of animals and Easter Island statues. In the evening the awards for the day were presented and those of us riding prepared for our Sunday 25 mile ride the next morning.
I am not what could be considered “a morning person” but I do try to get up at least two hours before my ride time on competition day. This allows me time to feed, water and prepare Portia and myself for our ride. I always have our saddle bags packed the night before because the stress of competing can cause memory failure in the early hours before a ride.
Once again, we were blessed with beautiful weather as we headed out on the 25-mile LD. I prefer to ride alone and we were able to find our “bubble” where we could ride comfortably at a nice all-day trot. My goal was to complete the ride in the time allotted. The first 15 miles we rode on dirt roads and trails that are frequented by cows, coyotes, people and all sorts of wild life. I had been warned that we might find rattle snakes or cougars but fortunately we saw neither. We climbed up and up through the rock canyons and marveled at the swaying golden grasses and high desert scenery. We saw an occasional cow and kept our eyes on the horses that were moving ahead of us down the road. The trails were beautifully marked and easy to follow. We stopped at an out-check where ride management had delivered the supplies we had packed for ourselves and horses and rested during the 40-minute hold time. Portia ate and drank along the way and at the break and was given the go-ahead to continue. I have found that the hold time goes by very quickly and in the blink of an eye its time to continue while acknowledging internally that the first half of the ride has been completed successfully.
We continued on in solitude with a wonderfully non-eventful enjoyable journey, meeting up occasionally with other riders. At one point we came upon a closed cattle gate. I am 5’2” and Marvelous Portia is too tall for me to mount from the ground. There were no rocks or stumps for me to climb up on to get into the saddle so, after shutting the gate behind me I climbed up on a barbed wire fence while Portia patiently waited and hopped aboard. We finished the Open Ride in seventh place (Top Ten) and came in second place in the AMHA 25 Mile National Championship.
For me it is always sad when a ride comes to an end. On one hand the thought of a hot shower and sleeping in clean sheets at home is very alluring. On the other hand, saying good-bye to old and new friends and the actual full ride experience can seem like loss. Distance riding has brought me to a community of people who enjoy a challenge, love horses, learning and the outdoors. This is a community that enjoys the personal empowerment and sense of accomplishment that comes from self-trust and the willingness to embrace the unknown.
We made it home to Portland in fine shape and are proud of our accomplishments. Portia has gotten some well-deserved time off and we are looking forward to the 2023 riding season. Will it bring us another green-light year? That is hard to say. But this year….. I have no regrets.
Nora Mains
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Superior Morgan Horse Sale |
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The Superior Morgan Horse Sale will be held November 18th-19th, 2022 at the Michiana Event Center in Shipshewana, Indiana.
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The sale will begin Friday at 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) followed by the Stallion Presentation at 6:00 PM, which will feature the Superior Sweepstakes Stallion Service Auction. Saturday morning the sale will continue at 8:30 AM. All events will take place in the indoor heated driving arena.
AMHA Registrar Erica Eulau will be on site to answer questions and assist with any paperwork.
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Recent Promotion Ad & Article Put Out By AMHA |
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Published in the Young Rider magazine.
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Morgan Ranch Horse Network |
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The American Morgan Horse Association is offering the Ranch Horse Network™, which is designed to recognize farms of any size using Morgan horses for ranching activities and create a promotional venue.
Participating farms will be listed on the American Morgan Horse Association’s website and may use the AMHA Ranch Horse Network™ logo on their respective website.
Enrollment is FREE!
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This program was designed with the western working "using" Morgan in mind. Whether you have one Morgan or 40 on your farm/ranch, this is an avenue to help promote the western using Morgan!
For more information, contact Nikki at AMHA (859) 448-5109 or
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An AMHA Calendar Picture For March |
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Hooray for Liz Goldmann & Her Trainer, Dallas Bolen, our MHAO Members - WOW! |
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Love this!
Some of our other Northwest & Western barns are featured in the calendar. Take a look! I just don't have access to their pictures yet.
Enjoy your calendar. Thank you AMHA.
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Equine Business Series: The Three Musketeers of Equine Success - Horse Skills, People Skills, Business Skills
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Welcome to StreamHorseTV’s Equine Business Series, where we break down complex money questions, uncover money-saving habits, offer tips of the trade, and help you blaze the path to financial success for any budget, in any area of the horse world you might find yourself.
Dr. Piper Klemm, professor at Clarkson University and publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine sat down with StreamHorseTV for a discussion about the top three skills for success in the equestrian world: horse skills, people skills, and business skills.
Other Articles:
Click here to see lots of horse shorts on uTube from StreamhorseTV
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From the HorseTV Global Archives….
If you thought collecting Breyer and Peter Stone model horses was just for kids, we would like to introduce you to the world of model horses and the people wanting to share their passion with you.
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AMHECT/WMF Stallion Service Auction |
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Congratulations to the winners bidders of the
AMHA/WMF Stallion Service Auction!
Thank you to the stallion owners and all who participated.
The auction earned $76,525 which will be distributed to the World Morgan Futurity, AMHA Marketing efforts, Regional Shows, and AMHA's Show Grant Program.
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The 2022 edition of the Battle of the Barns Bucket Challenge at Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® featured 14 buckets generously gifted by various competing barns and individuals. The auction ran from the beginning of the show, Saturday October 8th and closed at 6:15 pm CDT, Friday October 14th. When bidding concluded, the total bid across all buckets totaled $10,225. All monies raised will be used towards future endeavors at the National Museum of the Morgan Horse exhibit at Pineland Farms.
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Once again, trophies were awarded for the Highest Bid and Most Creative Bucket.
This year, the Most Creative Bucket title went to the Ultimate Slumber Party graciously gifted by Miller Equestrian Services. This fun addition included sleeping bags, pajamas, slippers, a DVD projector, board games, a snow cone machine and a popcorn machine, and tons of more fun!
The Highest Bid went once again to Terri Sturm, with her gift titled Strait to Vegas, which included a gift card to any MGM hotel on the Vegas Strip, tickets to see George Strait and the National Finals Rodeo, restaurant gift cards, and much more. This incredible gift went for $4,300 when bidding concluded!
A massive thank you to all the other donors on their wonderful baskets:
- Rand - Weekend Getaway Essentials
- Majic Stables - 50th Anniversary - Oklahoma Edition
- Society Hill Farm - 50 Years of Being Lucky
- Silver Pine Stables - Home from the Barn
- Moonrune Morgans - Everything Oregon
- Anne Benson Stables - Horse Show Hangover Survival Kit
- Hallmark Farms
- Kiara Crossley
- Cottonwood Creek Morganites Youth Group - Unwind
- Broadmoor
- Gerry Rushton Stables
- Laura/Selina Skelton & Clea Cloutier - Everything Maine
- Timber Creek Stables - Adventure Awaits
We cannot WAIT to see what 2023 brings!
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The Ultimate Slumber Party
Miller Equestrian Services
Most Creative
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Strait To Vegas
Terri Sturm, Stolen Aces Farm
Highest Bid
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The Northwest was well represented by Moonrune Morgans (the Breckenridge family) and Timber Creek Stables (owner Linda Collins). |
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Everything Oregon
Moonrune Morgans
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Adventure Awaits
Timber Creek Stables
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Pictures I saw of other entries: |
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Wastin In Morganville
Broadmoor
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Treats For You & Your Dog
Hallmark Farms
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Home From The Barn & Show
Silver Pine
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Oh Canada
Kiarra Crossley
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50 years - Oklahoma
Majic Stables
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50 Years of Being Lucky
Society Hill Farm
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A Taste Of Maine
Laura/Selina Skelton & Clea Cloutier
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Unwind
Cottonwood Creek Morganites Youth Group
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Weekend Getaway Essentials
Rand
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AMHA Registry Rush Service Changes |
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Due to the rising costs for overnight services, the AMHA Registry Committee and Board of Directors voted to change how the Registry handles rush orders for registration certificates and DNA kits.
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Effective January 1, 2023, the following policy/procedure will be in place:
1. Rush Fee at $100
2. Process the paperwork as soon as it is received
3. Mail the registration certificate or DNA kit back by certified mail/priority mail unless the owner chooses to pay for an alternate shipping/mailing option (domestic US mail only).
4. If the owner wants the registration certificate or DNA kit returned by an overnight carrier, they will either need to provide their shipper number or agree to be charged for the actual mailing cost. This will only be available to those that provide a credit card.
Please note: DNA kits will still be emailed immediately if an email address is provided. AMHA’s database is available, real time, through my.morganhorse.com. Once a transfer and/or a registration is completed, show secretaries and other interested parties will be able to see the information immediately.
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UVM Morgan Horse Farm Raffle |
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Congratulations to Amy in Missouri! She is the winner of the UVM raffle for the 2021 colt, UVM Date Night! Date Night is by Merriehill After Hours GCH and out of UVM Westerly.
An official announcement will be made soon.
Lots of fun ahead!
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William Woods University Saddle Seat Clinic |
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Gayle Lampe is hosting a saddle seat riding clinic November 25-27 at William Woods University in Fulton, MO. The clinic includes 8 rides total, with 2-3 rides daily. The clinic also includes the opportunity to visit several local farms and training operations. The cost is $510, and a $340 deposit is due by October 27th.
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From Horse Network - Joanne Y Pierce, Equine Artist |
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🎁 HOLIDAY GIFT 🎁
Currently accepting select commissions for Bespoke Decorative ornaments. Please email mail@jyppfineart.com to discuss further.
I craft these HANDMADE! You can also have them designed for any space (not just for the holidays!) - I create them with any design you would like!
TIS THE SEASON 🎄
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From Breyer -
Breyer Morgan Stallion For Christmas
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This stunning Morgan stallion is striding into the holiday season in style! Blue and gold accents on his attire pop against his pearly grey coat. From his eye-catching headdress - adorned with feathers and rhinestones - to his dramatic breastcollar and breeching, he’s a fine sight to behold! Accented with gold embroidery and roping, his costuming is dripping with beautiful indigo-colored gems, which accent his smooth strides perfectly. Add on a spray of evergreens and wintry flowers, Snowbird is a splendid holiday sight!
This highly collectible holiday classic is the 26th in a series and features “Happy Holidays 2022” on his belly.
Traditional | 1:9 Scale
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From Horse Network & Trafalgar Square Books
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Book: Essential Horse Speak
The most complete guide available to understanding the horse's language, knowing how to “talk” back, and to using Horse Speak® principles in any training system.
Written by Sharon Wilsie
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In 2016 Sharon Wilsie's Horse Speak: The Equine—Human Translation Guide broke new ground for anyone who works with horses, providing a practical system to “listening” and “talking” to horses in their language instead of expecting them to understand ours. Now Wilsie has provided the most complete guide to Horse Speak ever. Those familiar with Wilsie's work will find novel ideas that have developed since the first book was released, and those new to Horse Speak will be supported with fundamental lessons that will allow them to start having authentic “conversations” with their horses during their very next trip to the barn. With a focus on how horse training methods in general can be improved with certain small changes in movement and mindset, Wilsie has once again created a resource of immense value across the equestrian spectrum.
With illuminating sections on basic handling, groundwork, and ridden work, Wilsie gives readers everything they need to improve the training techniques they already use by enhancing both horse and human understanding of the process and the goals. The result is improved behavior, enhanced performance, and a happier, healthier equine partner in whatever you choose to pursue together.
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Solidify basic language skills—General Horse Speak fundamentals, plus new discoveries.
- Observe the horse's environment and movement signals—The “Chessboard of Life” and how horses negotiate it.
- Know the Buttons and what they do—The 15 communication centers on the horse's body, plus new connections and Conversations.
- Understand herd dynamics and your horse's type—Personality and energy types to assist you in understanding the role your horse is playing in his daily interactions.
- Explore the circular nature of horse Conversations—How the Four Gs and IINN help you remember where you are in a Conversation with your horse.
- Start the Conversation outside the box—Safe and effective ways to initiate connection and source breakthroughs from a distance and in environments other than arenas.
- Invite the horse to come with you—Best practices for haltering, leading, and backing up in hand so it is less challenging and a more rewarding experience for both you and your horse.
- Advance your body language at liberty and on the longe line—Keys to developing the rapport we desire with a horse by understanding his balances and imbalances on the ground.
- Ride with a new perspective—Take all that you have learned about communicating with the horse on the ground and bring it to your shared experience in the saddle.
- PLUS, use the one-of-a-kind Dictionary of Horse Speak to find out how to know what your horse is telling you, how to say things in reply to him, and how Horse Speak can help you fix common training and behavior problems.
If you are interested in purchasing the electronic version of this book please note: We have partnered with Glassboxx to bring you your favorite horse books in digital and audio formats, easily and securely. CLICK HERE for more information about this FREE APP.
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Mountain Trail Course At the Oregon Horse Center |
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THE WATERFALL WILL BE ON SATURDAYS TOO!
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17301 Beach Dr NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
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Schedule of Events:
Mingle Hour starts at 1pm
1:00pm ~ Silent Auction & Mingle Hour
Begins
2:00pm ~ Dinner is served
3:00pm ~ Dessert Dash
3:30pm ~ Silent Auction Ends
Annual Meeting, President
Addresses The Club, Board
members recognized, Committee
reports, AMHA Report, & Election of'
Officers & Board Members.
4:30pm ~ AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
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The Afternoon Menu Includes:
~Appetizers for mingle hour
*Chicken with onion gravy (gf)
*Homestyle Meatloaf
*Mashed Potatoes or Diced Sweet Potatoes (v)
*Seasonal Vegetables Saute (v/gf)
*Assorted Bread & Butter
~A bar will be available for the event. Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks are available
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Adult tickets (18 & over) $45 ~ includes 2 drink tickets over 21
Junior Exhibitor tickets (17 & under) FREE
Sponsored by MHCWS
RSVP must be received no later than Friday, November 4th
(but if you are just seeing this now, I bet they will let you reply a little late
- call them and check)
Please send your RSVP along with your payment to:
MHCWS c/o Marla Miller, PO Box 252, Woodinville WA 98072
Credit Card payments, call: (206) 300-1234
Questions, contact: Julianne, (206) 390-0634 or
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Your Silent Auction donation items are greatly appreciated, and can be brought to the banquet. Contact Patty with your items information before the banquet.
Please contact Patty Davis at (206) 890-2355
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A Memory From Barbara Thomson |
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My"Bucket List": The Grand Floral Parade |
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This was one of mine. Growing up we would drive up on the scenic Hwy 101 to visit my grandmother in Portland, Oregon. We came every year to watch the famous Portland Rose Parade, or the Grande Floral Parade. Then, outside of California's Pasadena's Tournament of Rose's parade it was considered the second largest. This dream started when I was only 8 years old. I had always told myself that some day I would ride in this parade...Then, the parade was four miles long; from the Veterans Memorial Coliseum across the Burnside Bridge and through downtown Portland and back to the Coliseum area again.
Well, when I finally moved to Oregon years later with my family, I was able to fill one of my dreams. The year was 1981.
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This was my first Morgan. He was a gelding, and a very experienced show horse (boy was I glad). I bought him in Washington State. His name was Shawalla Top Buck. He was my partner in this adventure, though I had only owned him for about six months. We had to have special shoes put on him with Borium cleats to prevent slipping. Two were screwed into each of his shoes he wore. I had to put them on just before we started down to the coliseum. I still have them even today. Another requirement, we had to have real flowers, and I had them made up to be placed behind the cantle of the saddle. We had to be down near the coliseum by 6:00 am. I had to be ready to go by 7:00. We had to park the rig near an off street, get dressed, get him saddled up, put the cleats on, get the flowers on, and finally get mounted. They would come by check to (inspect) to make sure everything was ready as required.
Next, the horse trailer had to be moved to another location. My mom was my survivor. Nerves were beginning to set in. I remember standing just outside of the entrance to the coliseum. We were then finally ask to come in. I know I was so nervous, but I did not want to let Shawalla feel this underneath me (I know he did though). We just started walking in, and the worst thing was you are in a sun-light setting and it seems to go to dark in a split second as you begin to enter into the building. We had to walk through the coliseum over plastic placed down to the other side that opened up onto the pavement with a stadium of people clapping, cameras, and constant flashes of cameras throughout and we had not even started the parade's procession yet. We had to stop and people stood for the American and State flags as the singing was being blasted next to us.
We were the second horse out just behind the American and State flag horse riders, and the Mayor who was in front of them.
Several times I remember we had to stop and the kids would constantly run out to us and wanted to pet him each and every time. They would be touching his shoulder, along side of his flanks and even his back area to touch his long black tail. He was such a excellent horse, he never, ever once spooked, or even shuddered with any movement. He stood completely still, but I too, kept talking to him softly, and kept patting him, especially when these kids came running right at him...Not walking, but actually running up to him. He totally listened to everything I asked of him. We even had a couple times where the distance between myself and the flag barriers were further ahead and I was able to canter pirouette with him. Was not sure if we could do it since I did not know him yet, but he did really well (I had shown in upper levels of dressage in the past with other horses).
The crowds just opened up and began clapping...by the time we completed the entire 4 miles I was exhausted, but we both did it.
One memory of many I remember was standing in the middle of the road, the Burnside Bridge, and being at such a level to view the Willamette River from both sides while on my Morgan's back. It was sorta eerie!
I would have to say he definitely was an ambassador to the Morgan breed that day. Oh, I never liked the name of Buck so I called him Shawalla and he took to that too, without any hesitancy.
Barbara Thomson
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Another Learning Possibility |
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Some courses are accredited. Worth checking out.
This is not intended as an endorsement. Just sharing a possible resource I found.
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WDAA World Championship Horse Show - |
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10 Year Anniversary Show
Held Sept. 27-Oct. 1 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
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The Morgan High Point Award at the show went to Equinox Courage Under Fire GCH with a score of 75.192, owned by Julie Haugen, ridden by Kehan Cox. They also won the Lynn Palm Future Star Award for Jr. Rider Basic and Up, & 2nd in Basic for the Jr. Division. They took 1st in Level 1 Jr. Division.
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The 2022 Western Dressage World Championship Show drew exhibitors from 28 states – from Alaska to New Hampshire and all parts in between, as well as one Canadian province. More than 1,000 western dressage tests were ridden at the picturesque Lazy E, and more than 170 entries competed in rail classes.
(R) Kehan Cox and Equinox Courage Under Fire GCH at the 2018 Grand National Horse Show
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Western Dressage is an inclusive discipline, welcoming all breeds of horses – 55 different breeds were represented at the World Show – and all skill levels, including the walk-trot Intro Level up to the highest, Level 5. There were Greenhorns (World Show first-timers), military veterans, and exceptional riders (physically challenged or therapeutic riders) who competed for special awards.
The breed high-score awards gave WDAA a special opportunity to spotlight the diverse breeds who can all excel in this welcoming discipline. Whether it’s a gaited horse, stock horse, sport horse, or anything in between, any mount can enjoy the benefits of western dressage.
The World Show is the pinnacle event for a discipline that melds the precision of classical dressage with the western traditions that grew in the American West, and with the Spanish vaqueros before that. It is WDAA’s mission to honor the horse and to value the partnership between horse and rider.
The Western Dressage Association of America® is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization based in Colorado. WDAA is a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation. Its primary focus is on education about and the promotion of Western Dressage, and an ever-growing number of riders have found a home within the discipline of Western Dressage.
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2023 WDAA/USEF Judges Education Seminar |
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The 2023 WDAA/USEF Western Dressage Judges Seminar is 3 full days of intensive training for new judge applicants and 2 days for licensed judges. All that hard work is balanced with great camaraderie, networking, and lively discussion. Lunch is provided plus the hotel offers Happy Hour every night! This event will complete the requirement of seminar attendance for USEF Western Dressage licensing and maintenance. Only 1 seminar is held every year. Auditors are welcome!
All registrations must be received no later than Jan 20th, 2023.
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To advertise in the Stable Sheet, contact Gay Adams - (503) 936-4276 or
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2023 Washington State Horse Expo Cancelled |
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American Driving Society Annual Meeting |
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December 2-4, 2022 - ADS Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA |
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UPHA/AMHA National Conference |
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Joined by AHHS, AMHA, and ARHPA
Join us January 4-7, 2023, for the UPHA National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Come and connect with your peers, learn about best business practices in our educational forums, and celebrate the year! In addition, you can experience an unforgettable stay at our conference hotel, the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Orlando, the "Theme Park Capital of the World" is home to over a dozen theme parks, world-class golf courses, art galleries, shopping centers, major league sports teams, and a vibrant night life. Bring your whole family and make it a conference to remember!
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
• Educational Forums
• Annual Membership Meetings
• Year End Awards
• Silent and Live Auctions
More information coming soon!
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2023 Morgan Horse Show Dates |
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2004 - 2022
(BMM Enchanted Spirit x JPO Antoinette)
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Always a champion! And a wonderful Morgan horse ambassador. Brando carried many to blue ribbons under saddle and in harness. He was loved by his owner Carole Bradford and many others. Thru trainer Eduardo Savala Sanchez, "Brando" helped give many the thrill of riding and driving a World Champion. He will be so missed.
Our hearts go out to Carole, all who know her, and who knew this wonderful Morgan horse.
"Somewhere in Times own space, there must be some sweet, pastured place where creeks sing on and tall trees grow, some Paradise where horses go-- For by the Love that guides my pen...I know great horses live again."
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Thank you to Dallas Bolen for sharing this, and for Shelley Bullard for publishing it in the NW Morgan News
--Hollywood Godfather CH (BMM Enchanted Spirit X JPO Antoinette) known by his adoring fans as "Brando", was owned and adored by Carole Bradford of High Flight Morgans since 2012. Born in 2004, Brando sired 7 foals and under the Bradford's ownership his show career blossomed. Brando was crowned three-time Reserve World Champion Amateur Masters Park Harness (2018, 2020, 2021) and was World Champion Amateur Master Park Harness in 2017. Brando had an adoring fan club cultivated through his trainer Eduardo Zavala Sanchez of Blackburn Training and Farrier Service, who allowed countless people to ride and drive the sweet and gentle Brando giving them the thrill of riding or driving a world champion. A big hole is being left by his early departure, but his time on earth was remarkable. RIP Brando, you will be missed by so many.
Shelley's note: As a testament to the courage and fortitude of Brando's partner, Carole, she competed in the Pleasure Driving Masters Championship with Brando's daughter "HMF Last Tango" in spite of her heartbreaking loss and her own recently dislocated shoulder. Carole, you are an inspiration. (And, thanks to Kurt Rumens who drove the mare in her qualifier so Carole could go in the championship. An example of the Morgan family supporting one another.)
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2002 - 2022
(ATMF Superstition x ATMF Gold Charm)
"Smooch" was bred and owned by Patricia Carlson and her husband Rick. Patricia considered him to represent the very best of her breeding program. He was known for his beautiful neck, square hip, deep body, laid back shoulder, straight strong legs, handsome face, and Morgan type. All this combined with his huge powerful suspended trot with a stunning length of stride. He was an honest 16 hands tall and was well appreciated by those in the Sport disciplines. He had a kind, gentlemanly disposition topped off with a wonderful golden color. His loss is heartbreaking for Patricia as well as others.
Our condolences to Patricia and all who loved her beloved stallion. She is still dealing with her loss. When she can, she will write a tribute to "Smooch".
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Santa Fe Renegade
1998 - 2022
(Gradell's Vigilante x Sable N Mink)
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"Goodbye my dear friend. Nicker softly to Compadre for me. We will all ride again someday. Until then rest easy and be at peace."
~𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝐷𝑒𝑏 𝑎𝑛𝑑 8
A wonderful Morgan horse ambassador never to be forgotten. Deb & 8, you are in our hearts and thoughts.
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GMH Uptown Gigilo
2004 - 2022
(Nocturnal Flash x Cloisonne)
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Yesterday (11/4/2022), the hearts of my family, and my Ava specifically, were completely broken. To say our world got rocked barely touches the surface. Our sweet Henry passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter.
Henry was an anomaly, a deeply feeling animal that taught us to think outside the box, take a deep breath when frustrated and try to find a better way. He loved deeply, and taught my girl all the really important lessons we want our daughters to learn. He taught her to be patient. He taught her to love something more than herself. He taught her the value of hard ass work. That sometimes the right answer was right in front of you, and maybe looked a little different than you thought.
Yesterday, there was another urethra blockage of yet another bladder stone. This one was caught really early, and gave Ava the chance to choose Henry’s peace over her own suffering. Yesterday, like always, my daughter chose Henry. She chose him the day she first threw her leg over the saddle and settled onto his back. She chose him after every hard ride. She chose him after disappointment as well as complete and total pride! She chose him after victory passes and hard losses. Yesterday my daughter didn’t leave his side. Not for one single second. Because when your best friend needs you, you are there, period. She held him while they sedated him, reassuring him through her own sobs that he was a good boy, that she was going to be okay, and that she loved him for exactly who he was. She laid his head in her lap while he went running towards all the great horses and loved ones that have left before us.
Now I know Henry like the back of my hand, and I can see the bright eyes and perfect ears perked, tail flagged! I also know that the only heart that broke harder than my girl’s was his leaving her.
Ava, you did everything you could. You fought your ass off. And when it came to the moment when true love either shines through or fades, when it’s time to put your money where your mouth is, there you were. Brave and right where you were always meant to be, right by his side. You chose Henry over yourself. You chose his peace over your suffering. You did what all the best horseman before you have done...you showed up for the hard stuff. You made him your priority. When it mattered most, YOU WERE THERE.
As your bonus mom, my heart swells with pride while breaking in two. I would have moved mountains to prevent these tears, but my word, daughter...YOU are incredible, and loving, and tough as nails.
And loved immeasurabley by a horse named Henry, and aren’t we the lucky ones.
Christina, thank you for trusting us for the last leg of Henry’s journey. You single handedly changed our lives for the better when you loaded him onto our trailer. Our hearts are with you, and always will be. Henry made us family, and we love you.
Rest easy, sweet boy. We’ll be seeing you.
Denise Lester
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What a wonderful tribute to Gigilo (Henry) and to Ava.
We send our prayers to the family in this time of loss.
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Included in the next Sections:
Section 1a:
MHAO Foal Photo Contest
Section 1b:
Highlights from the 2022 Grand National
Section 2:
Member News
Section 3:
MHAO Requests
Classified Ads
Advertising Thru MHAO
How to become an MHAO Member
Oregon Horse Council News
USEF News
AMHA News
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