Stable Sheet - OMC Update & Futurity Reminder 5/27/2022

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Stable Sheet - OMC Update &

Futurity Reminders

5/27/2022

June 15-18, 2022

Oregon Horse Center

90751 Prairie Rd

Eugene OR 97402

Three Show Updates!

The close date for entries has changed to June 1st. This is due to virus concerns and to give everyone time to make sure it is safe to come to our show. So far, it is looking good! No cases have been reported at the Oregon Horse Center or surrounding area.

We have a new Dressage Award. We are pleased to announce that the Morgan Dressage Association is giving us a special ribbon to award to the highest traditional (classical) dressage score in a single test at OMC. Please note: This does not include Musical Freestyle or Western Dressage classes.

Class changes:

Class 68 is changing from English Pleasure Junior Horse to English Pleasure Junior Horse/Novice Horse
Class 159 is changing from $50 English Pleasure Junior Horse Championship to $50 English Pleasure Junior Horse/Novice Horse Championship.

Let Karen know if you will be a sponsor at the show by June 1st so we can acknowledge you in the show program &/or on the TV Loop.

Karen Breckenridge, Show Chair

(503) 580-4716

wylieriley@aol.com

Nothing new on the virus since the last update.

We are waiting impatiently and crossing our fingers!

We will stay on top of this and continue to keep you informed. At this time, the show continues to move forward. We hope no more cases will be reported, but will let you know if that changes.

Kathy Christensen, MHAO President

If you missed the prior announcement, it is repeated at the end of this publication.

Futurity & Futurity Booklet Reminders!

The Futurity Booklet Will Be Published No Matter What Happens for OMC

Close Date Is June 1st & Cannot Change

Due To Our Scheduled Printer Reservation

Attention Futurity Participants!

If you haven't already, please send me an updated picture of your Futurity horse ASAP. I have heard from only a few of you. Time is very short, and I need your help.

This booklet is distributed at the Oregon Morgan Classic, the Morgan Medallion, C-Fair Charity, and at Nationals. Please get me those pictures ASAP along with any other information I might have asked you for.

Attention Advertisers!

Last Call For Ads In The 2022 MHAO Breeders' Cup Futurity Booklet!

June 1st is also the deadline for ads in our annual Futurity Booklet. Let me know now if you would like an ad so I can save you space, and if so - send me an email with your ad right away!

Full Page (8"x10.5)" or with bleed, 8.625” x 11.125”) - $90

Half Page (7.5"x 5" or with bleed, 8.625 x 5.125) - $60

1/3 Page (8"x 3.5") - $40

1/4 Page (3.75"x 5") - $35

Business Card (3.5"x 2") - $25

Stallion Directory Section (3.75"x 5") - $30

Ads due by June 1st. 10% discount for MHAO Members or multiple ads.

Futurity Class Entries

Are Due By June 1st

Send me your Futurity Class Entry Forms NOW, or no later than June 1st. Should something happen that the show does not happen, we will either give you a credit toward next year's futurity fees or refund your entry fee.

$25 Per Futurity Class

if paid by June 1st

$50 Thereafter

Click here to download a Futurity Class Entry Form

Send pictures, ads, Futurity Class entries, and requested information to:

Gay Adams, sunstonemorgans@comcast.net

Mail your check to:

Gay Adams

16818 S. Manor Dr

Oregon City OR 97045

Questions: Call Gay at (503) 936-4276

In case you missed it, here was the last announcement regarding the virus:

OREGON MORGAN CLASSIC STATEMENT REGARDING EHV-1 CONCERN

The Oregon Morgan Classic (OMC) show committee is aware of the two cases of EHV-1 that were from Deschutes County that had previously shown at the Oregon Horse Center (OHC) in late April and early May. Since these dates, no new cases have been reported at OHC, Deschutes County or in Oregon. The two barns in question are under strict state monitored quarantine. As long as no other cases happen within a thirty-day period, OMC will be in the clear. That 30 day

period will be the first weekend in June. We are staying on top of this and carefully monitoring the situation and are in contact with OHC. The current plan is to move forward with the show as long as no new cases are presented.

Because of this concern, the show committee will be extending the closing date for entries from May 25 to June 1. We ask that trainers and exhibitors send in their entries as soon as they can. In the event that we cancel the show, all entry fees and sponsorship money will be returned.

We also encourage you to seek information from your vet if you have continued concerns so that you can make your own informed decision about attending OMC. The Oregon Horse Center put out information today regarding the situation (see below).

We understand your concerns. All of the OMC committee and the MHAO Board truly appreciate your support and know that without you, there wouldn’t be a show. The safety of our exhibitors and attendees is of upmost importance to us.

STATEMENT FROM THE OREGON HORSE CENTER REGARDING EHV-1

Hello Everyone!

We have been answering phone calls, emails, messages, comments, everywhere and are trying to be as communicative and transparent as possible regarding the EHV-1 outbreak in Deschutes County. Here's some helpful information regarding the Oregon Horse Center (OHC) and the recent EHV-1 cases:

There have been no cases in Eugene, only in Deschutes County. Here is some information that may be helpful for you from the Oregon Horse Center.

OHC was not made aware until May 17 (Tuesday) about either of these cases. The State Vet has not felt it necessary to contact us as it is coming from Deschutes County, not our facility.

There were two cases.

1) The first horse attended the gaited show in April (at the Prairie facility), it was asymptomatic and likely not shedding the virus. The last possible day that horse could have been on the property was exactly 25 days ago, well past the 2-10 day incubation period for that virus. The person with the horse at the gaited horse show did not disclose this to their show organizer (that was not a show we managed) and is reported as such in the circulating vet post, "Unfortunately, due to delayed reporting, this case was only recently shared with the department." They did not feel the need to contact us either.

2) The second was at the WSSH show, in a temporary stall built in the main facility (not the Prairie facility) for that event. The last possible day that horse could have been on the property was 11 days ago as of this post. That horse was also not symptomatic at the time and we have been told not likely shedding the virus. Again, the incubation period for it in infected horses is 2-10 days, there have been no additional horses from that event we are aware of that have gotten sick.

Both of these horses came from Descutes County, that is where the virus is coming from, not the Oregon Horse Center.

No horses at OHC are showing any type of symptoms. No additional horses from shows in the last month are showing symptoms to our knowledge (we have obviously been in contact with all show management).

We totally understand everyone's concern, this is why we are so stringent about boarding horse vaccinations AND health certificates when moving in.

All events for this weekend and next at OHC have been voluntarily cancelled in an abundance of caution as we care far more about the horses than one show. Again, this is by choice, and the state vet has not felt it necessary to contact us regarding this as it is not coming from OHC.

We appreciate everyone's concern for the horses well being. Hopefully this is helpful information for horse owners in the PNW.